Lynda - Drawing Vector Graphics: Patterns

Lynda - Drawing Vector Graphics: Patterns with Von Glitschka

Patterns have been a part of cultures around the globe for centuries. From fashion and

branding to interior design and signage, patterns blanket and beautify our world. Designers

are often asked to create new patterns from scratch, and although digital tools make the

process easier than ever, it can still be a perplexing task.

In this installment of Drawing Vector Graphics, Von Glitschka demystifies the pattern

design process, explaining tessellations (mathematical tiles that lie at the heart of

patterns) and visiting the various methods of creating new patterns. He shows how to build

repeating patterns with Illustrator's pattern tools and pattern brushes, and incorporate

patterns into your design. The course also features patterns from some of the industry's

most inspiring designers.

Topics include:

Establishing the bounding box for your tile

Drawing your design

Creating a pattern swatch

Refining art with the Pattern tool

Saving your design

Creating a pattern brush

Using your pattern in designs

Subjects: Design, Drawing

Software: Illustrator

Author: Von Glitschka

Release Date: Apr 22, 2014